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Geelong has been named as the country's strongest regional market

Geelong is officially Australia's strongest regional property market, according to CoreLogic's Quarterly Regional Report.

South Australia (SA)

Featured Property

Warrakilla c1842: luxurious Adelaide Hills estate

Considerately updated for modern families, this historic homestead sits on approx. 18.6ha and comes complete with equestrian facilities, vineyard and commercial shed complex with separate access. For sale by Dee-Anne Hunt and Stephanie Williams of Harcourts Williams.

Victoria (Vic.)

People

Ripple Wu announced Co-Principal of McGrath Boxhill, as suburb set for strong capital growth

Ripple Wu has been announced as Director and Co-Principal of McGrath Boxhill.

Queensland (Qld)

The Economy

Strong interest as Mango Hill development site sells for $5.2 million

A 2.298 ha residential development site has been sold to Brisbane-based property developer Unison Projects for $5.2 million at Lot 3, Stodart Terrace, Mango Hill by Ray White Special Projects Queensland.

South Australia (SA)Adelaide

People

Get to know Stephanie Williams, Director of Harcourts Williams

Stephanie Williams is the Director of Harcourts Williams in Adelaide.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Lavish South Coogee seaside residence with iconic views

Brand new, this four-level coastal home features neutral interiors and stunning terraces with north south ocean vistas. For sale by Shane Vincent and Clive Carter of Belle Property Randwick.

New South Wales (NSW)

The Economy

"The industry does not seek self-regulation" REINSW CEO sets record straight

Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW) CEO Tim McKibbin says the property services industry does not seek self-regulation as suggested by Minister for Better Regulation Matt Kean.

National

The Economy

Adding value to your team: choosing a property lawyer

Dan Holden, Director of HoldenCAPITAL Partners discusses how to choose a good property lawyer.

Queensland (Qld)

Design

Queensland tops 2018's Master Builders best homes list

Seven Queensland homes have been named the best in Australia at the 2018 Master Builders National Excellence in Building and Construction Awards.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Sandy Point Lodge: Palm Beach double deep waterfront

This home is one of only three deep waterfront properties in Palm Beach occupying a double block and offers spectacular 180 degree views from Careel Bay to Sandy Point. For sale by Peter Robinson of LJ Hooker Palm Beach.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/business/banking-and-finance/australian-economy-wellplaced-to-weather-crazy-markets-says-nab-20160216-gmvdy1

Australian economy well-placed to weather 'crazy' markets, says NAB

Banks are recording very low bad-debt levels.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/acci-grattan-institute-aged-pension-an-inheritance-scheme/news-story/c0d17f613afdda0ef63b6152087e979e

ACCI, Grattan Institute: aged pension an ‘inheritance scheme’

Converting pension payments to retired homeowners into a loan would stop the aged pension becoming a 'taxpayer-funded inheritance scheme'.

The Australian

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/payce-buy-bulks-up-holding/news-story/463862e6a9e92b9d19cdca517e650389

Chinese developer Aqualand Australia has reaped $25m landbanking a site in western Sydney.

Demonstrating the health of western Sydney’s real estate market, Chinese developer Aqualand Australia has reaped as much as $25 million landbanking a major site in the area for a mere two years.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/news/policy/tax/labor-risks-pushing-push-mums-and-dads-into-riskier-investments-20160215-gmujny

Labor risks pushing mums and dads into riskier investments

Labor's crackdown on negatively geared rental homes and flats could push taxpayers into riskier investments with better tax benefits while adding little to housing supply, tax experts say.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au/news/15074-middle-ring-suburbs-focus-of-sydney-apartment-boom

Middle-ring suburbs focus of Sydney apartment boom

Increasing affordability pressures are continuing to drive the off-the-plan apartment boom in Sydney, with an increasing number of new approvals located outside of the inner city.

Smart Property Investment

http://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/9445-apra-eliminates-aggressive-lending-practices

APRA eliminates 'aggressive lending practices'

APRA chairman, Wayne Byres, has reaffirmed the prudential regulator’s stance on mortgage lending in a speech before the Senate Economics Legislation Committee in Canberra.

Mortgage Business

http://www.domain.com.au/news/celine-dion-drops-the-price-of-her-ostentatious-florida-mansion-20160215-gmu6ks/

Celine Dion drops the price of her ostentatious Florida mansion

After another price reduction, Celine Dion's Florida estate is now down $US26 million on the original price and is currently listed for $US45.5 million.

Domain

http://www.smh.com.au/business/property/chinese-buyers-reality-or-a-metropolitan-myth-20160211-gmravm.html

Asian buyers: Reality or a metropolitan myth?

The latest Foreign Investment Review Board figures and ABS data on Chinese investment in residential real estate show Chinese investment accounted for only 2% of transactions in the Australian residential market.

The Sydney Morning Herald